When to visit Sedona without the crowds
Sedona (Arizona, United States) is calmest in February, June, July, August, September, October and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in May and November. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with July, August and September: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
Jan, Jun & Aug
When everyone heads home
The first week of May.
Tip
Trailhead lots fill by 8 a.m.: use the free shuttle.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 · moderate | 12 °C (53 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | 14 °C (57 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 3/5 · moderate | 17 °C (62 °F) | Spring break (March) |
| April | 3/5 · moderate | 23 °C (73 °F) | |
| May | 4/5 · busy | 27 °C (80 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 2/5 · calm | 34 °C (92 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 35 °C (95 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 33 °C (92 °F) | |
| September | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 30 °C (87 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 25 °C (76 °F) | |
| November | 4/5 · busy | 18 °C (65 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 14 °C (57 °F) | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): afternoon storms and flash floods; avoid slot canyons when there is a warning.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Sedona without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually August (crowds 1/5). In August the average high is 33 °C (92 °F). All the calm months: February, June, July, August, September, October and December.
When is Sedona most crowded?
The busiest season is May and November. The first week of May.
What is the weather like in Sedona?
Average highs range from 12 °C (53 °F) in January to 35 °C (95 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Sedona?
Monsoon (Jul–Sep): afternoon storms and flash floods; avoid slot canyons when there is a warning.
What festivals are there in Sedona?
The main ones: Spring break (March) (March).
More places in Arizona
- Grand Canyon calm in January, February and December; busiest in April, May, June, July, August and September
- Phoenix & Scottsdale calm in July, August, September and October; busiest in January, February, March and April